Where to watch John Sayles in the UK
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John Thomas Sayles (born September 28, 1950) is an American independent film director, screenwriter, editor, actor, and novelist.
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- Poker Face (2023) as Chief Hal
- The Alienist (2018) Teleplay
- Square One Television (1987) as Roy 'Lefty' Cobbs
- Baseball (1994) as Self
- The Spiderwick Chronicles (2008) Screenplay
- Malcolm X (1992) as FBI Agent
- The Story of Film: An Odyssey (2011) as Self
- The Gray House (2026) Writer
- Mimic (1997) Additional Writing
- Shannon's Deal (1990) Writer
- Scene by Scene (1997) as Self
- Piranha (1978) Screenplay
- The Howling (1981) Screenplay
- Moguls & Movie Stars: A History of Hollywood (2010) as Self
- Alligator (1980) Screenplay
- Something Wild (1986) as Motorcycle Cop
- Battle Beyond the Stars (1980) Story
- Lone Star (1996) Director
- Eight Men Out (1988) Writer
- Independent Focus (1998) as Self
- In the Electric Mist (2009) as Michael Goldman
- The Clan of the Cave Bear (1986) Screenplay
- Men of War (1994) Screenplay
- Gridlock'd (1997) as Cop #1
- Matinee (1993) as Bob
- Piranha (1995) Story
- City of Hope (1991) Editor
- Casting By (2012) as Self
- Honeydripper (2007) Director
- The Man Who Killed Hitler and Then the Bigfoot (2019) Executive Producer
- Matewan (1987) Director
- The Challenge (1982) Writer
- Girlfight (2000) Executive Producer
- Passion Fish (1992) Director
- Straight Talk (1992) as Guy Girardi
- Corman's World (2011) as Self - Filmmaker
- Amigo (2011) Editor
- Sunshine State (2002) Director
- The Lady in Red (1979) Writer
- Time Warp Vol. 2: Horror and Sci-Fi (2020) as Self
- Silver City (2004) Director
- Limbo (1999) Director
- The Brother from Another Planet (1984) Director
- Baby It's You (1983) Director
- Untamagiru (1989) as US High Commissioner
- Richard Linklater: Dream Is Destiny (2016) Thanks
- The Secret of Roan Inish (1994) Director
- Edge of Outside (2006) as Self
- Sonora: The Devil’s Highway (2019) Writer
- Casa de los Babys (2003) Editor
- That Guy Dick Miller (2014) as Self
- Lianna (1983) Director
- When It Was a Game 3 (2000) as Self (voice)
- Unnatural Causes (1986) Writer
- Go for Sisters (2013) Director
- Big Guns Talk: The Story of the Western (1997) as Self
- Breaking In (1989) Writer
- Grendel Executive Producer
- Little Vegas (1990) as Mike
- A Constant Forge (2000) as Self
- Enormous Changes at the Last Minute (1983) Writer
- Bruce Springsteen: The Complete Video Anthology 1978-2000 (2001) Director
- My Life's in Turnaround (1994) as Marginal producer
- Wild Thing (1987) Screenplay
- Corona Film Club (2021) as Self
- Dr. Del (2016) Writer
- Tell Them Who You Are (2004) as Self
- The Toe Tactic (2009) as Cramden
- Obscene: A Portrait of Barney Rosset and Grove Press (2008) as Self
- The ChuckleHounds (1986) Writer
- Little Saints (1999) Executive Producer
- Great Directors (2009) as Self
- Algren (2021) as Self
- A Perfect Match (1980) Teleplay
- My Mexican Shivah (2007) Executive Producer
- La fine della notte (1989) as Wayne
- The Normals (2012) as Dr. Marx
- Unleashing the Beast: Making ‘The Howling’ (2003) Cast
- Return of the Secaucus Seven (1980) Director
- Hard Choices (1985) as Don
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Where can I watch John Sayles films in the UK?
John Sayles's films and TV shows are available across UK streaming services. Click any title in the filmography below to see exactly which UK service has it — Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Disney+, Apple TV+, BBC iPlayer, ITVX, NOW, Sky, MUBI and more — updated daily.
What are John Sayles's most popular films?
Most-watched John Sayles films currently: The Spiderwick Chronicles (2008), Malcolm X (1992), Mimic (1997), Piranha (1978), The Howling (1981).
What TV shows has John Sayles appeared in?
Selected TV credits: Poker Face (2023), The Alienist (2018), Square One Television (1987), Baseball (1994), The Story of Film: An Odyssey (2011).
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